- Intel® Extreme Masters returns to China for the first time since 2019, as 16 of the world’s best Counter-Strike 2 teams battle it out on April 8 – 14 for a share of the $250,000 prize pool, a spot at IEM Cologne later this year and a step forward in the race to secure Intel® Grand Slam V.
- During the final three days, the top six teams will compete in front of a live crowd at the Chengdu Financial City Performance Center.
- A star-studded lineup, including FaZe Clan, G2 Esports, and Astralis, will be part of the battle for the second IEM title of the year.
- Local heroes Lynn Vision Gaming – featuring Niu “westmelon” Zhe, Zhang “z4kr” Sike, Ye “Starry” Lizhi, Tang “EmiliaQAQ” Junjie, and Ji “Jee” Dongkai as players and Dai “Gum” Yifei as coach – TYLOO – featuring Liang “advent” Zhuo, Andrew “kaze” Khong, Yang “JamYoung” Yi, Wang “Mercury” Jingxiang, and Liu “aumaN” Zhihong as players and Zhu “k4Mi” Xielin as coach – and Steel Helmet – featuring the players Liu “captainMo” Ke, Yu “AE” Yue, Song “XiaosaGe” Peng, Liu “18yM” Yuchao, Wu “DD” Hui, and coach Sheng “Attacker” Yuanzhang – will compete for the coveted trophy as well.
- The competition will be streamed live from Chengdu on FACEIT Watch, on ESL Counter-Strike Twitch and YouTube channels and via dedicated broadcast partners.
Chengdu/Cologne/New York – Intel® Extreme Masters (IEM) returns to China for the first time since 2019 on April 8 – 14. The Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) tournament, of which the final three days will take place live in the Chengdu Financial City Performance Center, will be the second IEM tournament of the year, following Team Spirit’s victory in Katowice in February this year.
Here is all you need to know about IEM Chengdu 2024
Returning to Chengdu for the first time since 2009, IEM Chengdu 2024 will see 16 top Counter-Strike teams compete for a total prize pool of US$250,000, a win in the race to secure Intel® Grand Slam V, and a spot in the Group Stage of IEM Cologne 2024. Commencing April 8, contenders from around the globe will compete in Chengdu with the six best teams facing off in front of a live audience at the Chengdu Financial City Performance Center between April 12 – 14.
During the tournament, Lynn Vision Gaming – featuring Chinese players Niu “westmelon” Zhe, Zhang “z4kr” Sike, Ye “Starry” Lizhi, Tang “EmiliaQAQ” Junjie, Ji “Jee” Dongkai and coach Dai “Gum” Yifei – TYLOO – consisting of Malaysian player Andrew “kaze” Khong and Chinese players Liang “advent” Zhuo, Yang “JamYoung” Yi, Wang “Mercury” Jingxiang, Liu “aumaN” Zhihong and coach Zhu “k4Mi” Xielin – and Steel Helmet – featuring Chinese players Liu “captainMo” Ke, Yu “AE” Yue, Song “XiaosaGe” Peng, Liu “18yM” Yuchao, Wu “DD” Hui, and coach Sheng “Attacker” Yuanzhang – will represent China in their attempt to secure the coveted trophy on home turf.
On Sunday, April 14, leading up to the Grand Final, fans can also look forward to the All Star Hour as two teams packed with renowned players will battle it out live on stage for glory. The showmatch will start at 16:30 CST. Stay tuned as more details will be revealed over the next days.
Schedule and Format
Group Stage (April 8 – 10):
- Two groups of eight teams
- Opening matches are best-of-one
- All other matches are best-of-three
- Top three teams from each group advance to the Playoffs
- Group stage winners advance to the Semifinals
- Group stage runners-up advance to Quarterfinals as the High Seeds
- Group stage 3rd place teams advance to Quarterfinals as the Low Seeds
Playoffs (April 12 – 14):
- Played in a single-elimination format.
- The Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Grand Final will all be best-of-three.
Teams Attending:
- FaZe Clan (ESL Partner Team)
- G2 Esports (ESL Partner Team)
- FURIA (ESL Partner Team)
- HEROIC (ESL Partner Team)
- Astralis (ESL Partner Team)
- MOUZ (ESL Partner Team)
- Wildcard Gaming (ESL World Ranking)
- Cloud9 (ESL World Ranking)
- Virtus.pro (ESL World Ranking)
- Nemiga Gaming (European Gaming)
- Team Liquid (North American Qualifier)
- 9z Team (South American Qualifier)
- Jeeves (Oceania Qualifier)
- TYLOO (Asia Qualifier)
- Lynn Vision Gaming (China Qualifier)
- Steel Helmet (China Qualifier)
Prize Money (USD):
TOTAL | $250,000 |
1st | $100,000 |
2nd | $42,000 |
3rd-4th | $20,000 |
5th-6th | $10,000 |
7th – 8th | $6,000 |
9th – 12th | $5,000 |
13th-16th | $4,000 |
On-site Side Activities
Fans from Chengdu and beyond attending the tournament can look forward to experience and enjoy a wide variety of on-site activities,* including:
- At the Intel® Booth, fans are invited to try out the latest games and hardware, participate in activities, and get their idols’ signatures.
- At the ESL Shop, attendees can pick up official esports merch, including exclusive drops, Kolex Cards, and their favourite team’s jersey.
- The Monster Energy Booth features a sampling bar where fans can grab their preferred flavor drink.
- Get ready for the !DHLDrop at IEM Chengdu 2024 where you will have a chance to win great prizes both in the Arena and in Twitch Chat.
Where to Watch
The live broadcast will be available on FACEIT Watch, ESL FACEIT Group’s premier esports viewing platform created by esports fans for esports fans and open for all. Featuring a unique multi-perspective view selector where users can watch their favorite player’s perspective directly next to the main event stream, a live chat, a kill cam, live-generated replays of key moments, a sound mixer, a rewards program, and more, FACEIT Watch revolutionises esports streaming by putting fans in control of their viewing experience.
Furthermore, fans around the world can check out the live transmissions on the ESL Counter-Strike Twitch and YouTube channels, and via dedicated broadcast partners. For those unable to tune in live, all matches will also be available to watch on-demand for free via YouTube.
Fans looking to experience the culmination of the action in person at the Chengdu Financial City Performance Center on April 12 – 14 can head over to the IEM Chengdu 2024 website for more information about ticket types and prizes.
For more information about the IEM Chengdu 2024, and the latest updates on the event, please visit the official website, and follow ESL Counter-Strike on X, Facebook, and Instagram.
Assets for IEM Chengdu 2024 can be found in the press kit which is available here.
*Details of the mentioned activities are still subject to change.
